When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, World War II was already raging in Europe. It had begun more than two years earlier, after Hitler invaded Poland in 1939. And just months before Pearl Harbor, Nazi Germany had turned on its former ally, the Soviet Union.

More than two years after the closure of the business window, Oxford residents will be happy to learn their Post Office will open for normal operations in the near future. “We are hopeful to see it open by the first of the year,” said Nate Fox.

When the second Session of the 107 Legislature convenes in less than a month on January 5, 2022, Sen. Dan Murman (Dist. 38) from Glenvil will be representing Furnas and Red Willow residents. The Legislative boundaries were redrawn in response to the 2020 Census, and the two aforementioned counties were moved from District 44 to District 38.

Cambridge, NE – The winter season is upon us and the colder weather and shorter days may cause individuals to feel more isolated, lonely, and less motivated. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 12 million Americans over age 65 live alone. During the winter months, many individuals may also choose to skip the cold and stay home more often than usual, leading to a decreased opportunity for social interaction. This increased isolation mixed with feelings of stress and anxiety that may accompany wintertime and the upcoming holidays can have a real impact on a person’s overall wellbeing. Tri Valley Health System’s Senior Life Solutions program is here to help older adults in the community.

Following another season in which the Southern Valley boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament, the Eagles will look to maintain their strong play, but with some newcomers seeing the court. Last season the Eagles finished 19-5 on the year and along with that state qualification, they were the RPAC runner-up and the D1-8 District Final champs. From that team, senior guard Isaak McPhillamy is the lone starter returning. He averaged five points and two boards per contest.

As the high school wrestling season begins this weekend, a number of local athletes begin the season rated in the top eight of their weight class. Arapahoe also begins the season rated sixth the Class D Team rankings.

Cambridge Boys Basketball team pictured at left: Front L-R: Braydon Miller, student manager, Jayden Ruf, Markell Macke, Kohan Grindle, Zach McArthur, Derek Trompke, Carson Trompke, Jackson Trompke, Tayten Koeppen, Charlie Houser, Maverick Webb, student manager. Second row L to R: Coach Clay Shepard, Brady Ahlemeyer, student manager, Gavin Gunderson, Will Taylor, Cole Fiene, Austin Harris, Dahlton Wood, Quintin Shaner, Andrew Hawke, Brohdey Wood, Ben Hoberty, Hodge Raburn, student manager, Coach Bronson Wood

HiLine Girls Basketball team pictued ar right - Back: Grace Schimmels, Bridgett Nichelson, Kate Montey, Cici Lerdall; Middle: Dallas Weitzel, Delaney Collins, Madi Woehrle, Payton Muegerl, Jaci Muegerl; Front: Genesee Knackstedt, Whitney Dickau, Joszelyn Nichelson, Lauren Hickey, Zoey Evans, Kelsey Shotkoski; Not Pictured: Allison Wall, Allie Lauby.

The Arapahoe Boys Basketball is pictured as follows, Front Row(Seated, L to R): Chevy Wittmann, Tanner North, Lael Rathbun, Gage Gooden, Chris Hermes Second Row(Kneeling, L to R): Manager: Easton Strand, Josiah Goshert, Alberto Vargas- Sanchez, Tyler Miller, Matteo Vincent, Colton Carlson, Grant Taylor Third Row (Standing): Coach John Strand, Ander Wasenius, Trenton Roskop, Caleb Shaner, Cooper Wendland, Campbell Schutz, Eli Shafer, Coach Trev Haussler Not Pictured: Gabriel White, Dylan Bahe